Sao Tome & P vs Malawi 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
Sao Tome and Principe are hosting Malawi
at Stade Olympique de Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 23': Vavá Pequeno (São Tomé e Príncipe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Substitution, Malawi. Gomezgani Chirwa replaces McDonald Lameck.
- 57': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Sérgio Malé replaces Ricardo Cardoso.
- 62': Goal! São Tomé e Príncipe 1, Malawi 0. Ronaldo Lumungo (São Tomé e Príncipe) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
- 66': Substitution, Malawi. Blessings Singini replaces Chawanangwa Kaonga.
- 66': Substitution, Malawi. Lanjesi Nkhoma replaces Lloyd Njaliwa.
- 67': Substitution, Malawi. Mayele Malango replaces Richard Mbulu.
- 74': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Marcos Barbeiro replaces Ricardo Fernandes.
- 74': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Adjeil Neves replaces Mauro Vilhete.
- 77': Substitution, Malawi. Robert Saizi replaces Yankho Singo.
- 87': Lloyd Aaron (Malawi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Waldimison replaces Joel Neves.
- 90'+5': Substitution, São Tomé e Príncipe. Dola replaces Gil Carvalho.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade Olympique de Sousse
Location: Sousse, Tunisia
Venue: Stade Olympique de Sousse
Location: Sousse, Tunisia
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +22 | Tunisia | 10 | 28 | 0 |
| +3 | Namibia | 10 | 15 | 3 |
| +2 | Liberia | 10 | 15 | 3 |
| +1 | Malawi | 10 | 13 | 5 |
Sao Tome and Principe (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yaniel Bonfim (GK) |
| 23 | Vavá Pequeno |
| 3 | Gilberto d'Almeida |
| 5 | Ricardo Fernandes |
| 14 | Rogério Fernandes |
| 20 | Mauro Vihete |
| 10 | Nicola Braganca |
| 8 | Joel Neves |
| 22 | Gil Carvalho |
| 19 | Gué |
| 11 | Ronaldo Afonso |
Malawi (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | George Chikooka (GK) |
| 5 | Chembezi Denis |
| 3 | John Charles Petro |
| 12 | Alick Lungu |
| 2 | Mcdonald Lameck |
| 17 | Yankho Singo |
| 8 | Lloyd Njaliwa |
| 6 | Lloyd Aaron |
| 9 | Richard Mbulu |
| 14 | Babatunde Adepoju |
| 10 | Chawa |
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